Shirahama
This is a point break which is soft and offers a long ride because it is shallow for a long distance. It is popular among experts and beginners. Shirahama is a large beach giving surfers plenty of space to surf. Shirahama is especially sensitive to an east swell. It is often small but catches a good swell from the south offering good surfing from the left of center. Also there is a constant break in front of the shrine located at the far left of the beach and close to the river in the center of the beach. The right regular is a light break but among the highest class in Japan. It offers an ultra high-speed down the line and ultra high-speed barrel roll. When there is a northeast wind at Shirahama there is a tendency for the face of the wave to become rough. When Tatado beach has an onshore wind and small waves there is a good chance that Shirahama will have decent waves. From the latter half of July until the end of August there are lifeguards on duty from 8AM until 5Pm. Also, the surfing areas will be restricted. During this period there will be a fee for parking. When the winds pick up the wind-surfers will be out, so please pay special attention to avoid accidents with them.